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Delion Care Services lists this Executive Director - SMI - iRISE Waiver opportunity in frankfort, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Frankfort, United States | Posted on 07/14/2026
Region Frankfort Hub: Serving the Capital and Tri-County areas
City Frankfort
State/Province Kentucky
Country United States
Job Description
Executive Director – iRISE Waiver Services
Location: Frankfort, KY |Type: Full-Time, Exempt |Reports To: CEO
Job Overview
TheExecutive Director launches and oversees residential services under the Kentucky 1915(i) iRISE Initiative. This role is responsible for the operational excellence, staff leadership, and strict regulatory compliance of Supervised Residential Care and In-Home Independent Living Supports for adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
Core Responsibilities
1. Program Management & Clinical Oversight
Daily Operations: Oversee iRISE Supervised Residential settings and in-home support structures to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.
Person-Centered Care: Align all residential supports with each participant's Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP) to foster independence and housing stability.
Crisis Intervention: Lead the team in proactive, trauma-informed situational de-escalation and crisis management protocols.
2. Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
Medicaid Alignment: Maintain strict adherence to Kentucky Administrative Regulations (907 KAR 16:015 ), HIPAA, and Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) guidelines.
Audit Readiness: Conduct routine quality assurance reviews of electronic health records (EHR), Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) data, and service notes.
Incident Reporting: Ensure timely submission and mitigation of all critical incidents to the state within compliance windows.
Staff Supervision: Recruit, train, and supervise Program Managers, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and administrative staff.
Stakeholder Relations: Partner with external certified iRISE Case Managers, behavioral health therapists, and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS).
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or closely related discipline).
Experience:
Minimum oftwo (2) years of documented experience working directly with individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or behavioral health needs.
Minimum oftwo (2) years of direct supervisory or healthcare management experience.
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Worksite address
frankfort, KY, 40601, US
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